Keeping Temp Down and Thermostats

[puff]

I have been having trouble keeping my ball's temps under 95. I am using a UTH. I need to order a thermostat, but until then what can I do to keep it down. Right now I have a folded towel on it. And what is a good inexpensive thermostat. I have looked at the Helix systems. Would it be better just to go ahead and invest my money in one?

[mykee]

I would not run a UTH without a thermostat of some sort. Bad planning on your behalf for sure. Now that I got the PSA out of the way, I would recommend the Helix DBS-1000, it's a great proportional thermostat for the price and easy as all hell to use.

[puff]

Where would be the best place to order it from?

[mykee]

If you're in Georgia, there are googles of places in the States that would happily accept your money in exchange for a Helix DBS-1000; "beanfarm" for one, do a simple search on any search engine, you'll find others...

[JDouglas]

A helix will cost you about $135. If you want to save some money a Helix is not neccesary. You can get a thermostat from Big Apple for less than $30 or you can get a rheostat for less than $20. I have used both for several years and they work great. Here is a link..


Big Apple Controllers (http://www.bigappleherp.com/Reptile_Supplies/Catalog/Heating_Controllers_27.html)

[HumphreyBoagart]

Anyone know where to get a few of those Big Apple dealies up here in Canadia, eh?

[puff]

What would be the best one of those from big apple?

[JDouglas]

I have used this style for ten years without any trouble.

http://www.bigappleherp.com/Reptile_Supplies/Product/Electronic_BAH_Series_Thermostats_924105.html

[jglass38]

I would go with a Herpstat proportional. Under $100 and I love mine! for USA buyers, you cant go wrong with www.mgreptiles.com . Matt is a great guy and takes care of his customers!

Jamie